By Rehan Khan Khushik
KARACHI. Prime minister Mian Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif, Foreign minister, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari inaugurated the 330 megawatt Thar-9 on Wednesday in Tharparparker district near Islamkoat in Sindh Province.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah also accompanied them.
They visited the Power Plant Control Room.
Later, Prime minister, Mian Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif, Foreign minister PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, federal minister power Khuram Dastgir, provincial minister energy Imtiaz Shaikh, Chief Secretary Sindh Dr Mohammad Sohail Rajput arrived at SSRL Coal mine That Block-1.
Prime minister Mian Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif, Foreign minister PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah through drive of the vehicle visited the Thar Coal mine.
Prime minister Mian Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif and foreign minister PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari inaugurated the Thar Block-1integrated coal mine-1 project.
“Pakistan will be more strong and power and energy sectors will be strong through Thar Coal Mines Projects”” Prime Minister Mian Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif spoke the participants on the occasion of the inauguration of the Thar Coal Projects”.
“Through CPEC projects the completing of the two mega power projects of the Thar Coal were successful acts”” said Prime Minister Mian Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif.
” Thar Coal has treasures of mines and more power and energy will be generated The issue of power shortages will end in the country in future “” Said Foreign minister PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on the eve of the visit of the Block-1 and inauguration ceremonies”.
” The completing of the two projects were highly successful examples of CPEC at Thar Coal projects”” PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari “.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah’s visit to Islamkot (Tharparkar).
Participation of Chief Minister of Sindh in the ceremony related to the completion of Thar Coal Block 1 project
Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah’s speech at the ceremony
“I am thankful to Mr. Prime Minister of Pakistan, Honorable Chairman Bilawal Bhutto and all dignitaries””Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah spoke to the the program”..
“The successful completion of two major projects of Sindh is an honor for me””Said Chief Minister of Sindh”.
” One is the Thar Coal Block-I has COD, coal mine and power generation project and The second plan is to produce 330 megawatts of electricity in Tharkol Block 2″” said Chief Minister Sindh”.
“Both projects are clean. Completed under China Economic Corridor (CPEC)”” Said , Chief Minister Sindh”.
“The Thar project is a testament to the strong and sustainable partnership between China and Pakistan””said Chief Minister Sindh”.
“COD of Thar Coal Block-I is an important milestone in the development of Sindh””Chief Minister Sindh”.
“Tharcoal field is one of the largest coal deposits in the world”” Said CM Sindh”.
“The Tharcoal Field project by Shanghai Electric is an important project of CPEC”” said Sindh Chief Minister”.
“The Thar Coal Feed Project will help Pakistan meet its energy needs and reduce its dependence on imported fuel”” said Sindh Chief Minister”.
“Tharcoal field project has been completed with international and environmental protection standards”” said Sindh Chief Minister”.
“The Thar project has boosted employment opportunities and economic development in the region””said Chief Minister Sindh”.
“The Thar project is led and invested by M/s Shanghai Electric”” Said CM Sindh”.
“The Tharcol field project includes two power plant units of 660 MW”Said Chief Minister Sindh”.
“The annual production of both projects is 7.8 million tonnes of lignite from open pit coal”” said CM Sindh”.
“After COD, this project provides electricity to 4 million households in Pakistan”Said CM Sindh”.
“The Thar coal project is reducing fuel imports and saving foreign exchange reserves”” Said Chief Minister Sindh”.
“The total investment cost of the project is up to 3 billion US dollars”” said Sindh Chief Minister”.
“The construction of the project site was started in 2019″said Chief Minister Sindh”.
“There is still a delay in getting financing for the project” “Said Sindh Chief Minister”
“Over the past few years, Shanghai Electric has been continuously building construction projects with its own funds and Thar Block-1 project has created more than 12,000 employment opportunities for local people”” said Sindh Chief Minister”
“There is more than $1.63 million CSR expenditure including total tax payment of $135 million”” said Sindh Chief Minister.
“Shanghai Electric provided 8.88 million rupees relief and medical aid to the flood victims”” said Chief Minister Sindh”
“COD of Thal Nova 330 MW plant in Tharkol Block II is a big success”” Said CM Sindh”
“The completion of Tharkol Block 2 project cost 527 million US dollars””said Sindh Chief Minister”.
“It is hoped that this project will play an important role in meeting the energy crisis of Pakistan””Said Sindh Chief Minister”.
“The project has been completed according to international standards including latest technology”Said Chief Minister Sindh”.
“CPEC project has become a symbol of friendship between the two countries”Said Chief Minister Sindh”.
“Chief Minister Sindh is determined to further strengthen and expand this cooperation under the leadership of the Prime Minister and I would like to thank the Chinese government and the companies that have contributed to the successful completion of these projects”Said Sindh Chief Minister”.
Photos. Prime minister Mian Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif, Foreign minister, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari inaugurated the 330 megawatt Thar-9 on Wednesday in Tharparparker district near Islamkoat in Sindh Province.
Prime minister Mian Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif and foreign minister PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari inaugurated the Thar Block-1integrated coal mine-1 project. Text and Photos by Rehan Khan Khushik